Finance
The mother and brother of a Boeing whistleblower describe his colorful life—and explain why they’re carrying on his lawsuit after his death
The mother and brother of the late John Barnett are joining his case as plaintiffs: "My brother was right-on with his allegations from the start."
March 28, 2024
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Environment
Biden signs off on $60 million in federal aid for Baltimore as officials continue search for four missing workers
A $2.3 million home listing in Nantucket slashed its price by a whopping 74% after its shoreline experienced drastic erosion in just a few weeks
London’s water supplier set to collapse into ‘special administration’ as shareholders refuse to bail out Thames Water
Finance
Japan’s population is getting so old that a diaper manufacturer is only making products for adults, not babies
For New Yorkers, ‘there are no consequences for not paying your property taxes’ as delinquencies spike to $880 million
The mother and brother of a Boeing whistleblower describe his colorful life—and explain why they’re carrying on his lawsuit after his death
Health
Some cancer patients can find it hard to tell family and friends about their diagnosis: ‘You’re dealing with this all alone’
The economics of antibiotics are broken and superbugs are on the rise–but a solution inspired by the subscription economy could save millions of lives
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk facing pressure as study finds $1,000 appetite suppressant can be made for just $5
Leadership
Biden signs off on $60 million in federal aid for Baltimore as officials continue search for four missing workers
Meta employee calls out ‘toxic’ rules that ban staff from discussing controversial topics like Israel–Palestine after an alleged investigation where she was ‘kicked out of internal systems’
Buttigieg stresses the enormity of the collision in Baltimore as engineering community fiercely debates safety measures
Lifestyle
Virginia governor vetoes bill that would have boosted minimum wage from $12 to $15 over two years, saying it wasn’t needed
Japan’s population is getting so old that a diaper manufacturer is only making products for adults, not babies
F1 owner Liberty Media is eyeing a $4.32 bn deal to buy up motorcycle racing series MotoGP. But it could face a big speed bump—competition watchdogs
Personal Finance
Wendy’s offers chance for free breakfast for a year – but only in some states
Some Ivy League schools will charge students $90,000 and up per year starting this fall
How a credit card’s ‘plunk factor’ became a millennial status symbol: ‘It feeds the ego’
Politics
Virginia governor vetoes bill that would have boosted minimum wage from $12 to $15 over two years, saying it wasn’t needed
Prop bets helped fuel the $11 billion sports gambling boom—but the NCAA president wants them gone
‘Outrageous’: Bernie Sanders has Ozempic demands after study says it costs just $5 per month to manufacture
Retail
Why Amazon’s multi-billion dollar AI alliance with Anthropic isn’t the game-changer it needs to remain king of the cloud
Japan’s population is getting so old that a diaper manufacturer is only making products for adults, not babies
Birkin bags can double in value in 5 years. An Hermès expert explains why it’s a better investment than gold
Success
The video game world wants in on the labor movement: Sega makes history as it ratifies new union contract
Everyone’s a Karen these days: Frustrated by inflation and a different shopping experience, consumers are lashing out on service workers more often, poll says
How the 43-year-old founder of [solidcore] made $100 million as her competitors went bankrupt
Tech
Why Amazon’s multi-billion dollar AI alliance with Anthropic isn’t the game-changer it needs to remain king of the cloud
As OpenAI targets Hollywood with Sora, Runway’s CEO is waiting for the $86 billion Goliath with a ‘sling and a stone’
Good luck keeping up with the whirlwind of new AI regulation